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Apply By: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 11:59 pm EST PRINT

ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Organization: Ministry of Transportation
Division: Provincial Highways Management
City: Toronto
Job Term: 6 Permanent
Job Code: 06PBE - Bargaining-Engineering 06
Salary: $65,474.00 - $85,391.00 Per Year Apply Online
Posting Status: Open View Job Description
Job ID: 113360
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Come and jump start your engineering career with us at the Ministry of Transportation while making a
meaningful contribution towards the enhancement of Ontario highways.

Our Engineering Development Program provides exciting opportunities for goal-oriented, proactive problem-
solvers, seeking engineering careers with leading edge technology.

Engineers in Training are typically hired at the 04 PBE level ($51,694 - $69,866). As you gain experience and
assume more responsibility, you will progress to the 05 PBE level ($57,895- $77,628). Once you have received
your licensure from PEO, you will progress to the 06 PBE level ($65,474 - $85,391).

We offer formal and informal learning and development opportunities, a rotational assignment approach that
works with your interests, and a mentoring program to assist you with your transition and growth.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will:
• attain the experience necessary for your Professional Engineering accreditation
• gain experience in a variety of assignments related to the design, construction, traffic management,
operation and maintenance of the provincial highway system
• begin the program at a lower classification and progress based on your experience and skills to increasingly
challenging projects.

You can find more information by going to:

Engineering Development Program
Ministry of Transportation

NOTE:
• This position requires regular business travel within the region and potentially across the province for EDP
professional events and to attend meetings and training.
•Applicants who are hired into one of the Head Office positions (either St. Catharines or Toronto [Downsview])
will be required to work for at least six months in one of five available regions in Ontario: West – London,
Eastern – Kingston, Central – Toronto, North Eastern – North Bay, North Western – Thunder Bay. Similarly, for
those who are hired into positions in one of the five above regions, you will be required to work in one of the
Head Office positions (either St. Catharines or Toronto [Downsview]) for at least six months.
• Work-related travel expenses, relocation costs and temporary living expenditures will be covered by the
Ministry for the duration of the assignment and in accordance with the Ontario Pubic Service's Travel, Meal and
Hospitality Expenses Directive.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory
• You must have a minimum four-year engineering degree in a discipline such as general civil, geotechnical,
traffic management, transportation, structural, materials.
• You must have graduated (undergraduate or post-graduate) between May 2016 and Spring 2018.

Analytical, Problem-Solving Skills and Judgement:

• You are able to interpret data from a variety of sources, apply design, and resolve problems that arise during
construction.
• You are able to contribute to the development of innovative design, construction staging and foresee adverse
impacts of designs.
• You are able to analyze relationships among several parts of a problem or situation and make causal links.
• You are able to draw on your own experience, knowledge, and expertise to provide the best response in a
critical or urgent situation.

Communication Skills:
• You have oral communication and active listening skills to explain complex policies, procedures and
techniques, to help ensure information is understood.
• You have written communication skills to accurately document information and prepare reports.
• You have written and oral communication skills to prepare and present presentation material related to the
engineering aspects of a project.

Relationship Management Skills:

• You are able to develop and maintain harmonious relationships, with diverse internal and external clients and
respond in an appropriate and professional manner.
• You are able to establish mutual trust and credibility with colleagues and team members.
• You are able to support team successes and work to resolve issues or concerns by promoting the expression
of diverse points of view.
• You are able to express positive expectations and you have an optimistic view about the team and its
predicted accomplishment.

Organizational Skills:
• You are able to set work priorities and allocate own time and that of other resources to achieve project
objectives.
• You are able to monitor progress towards deliverables and make specific changes in own work processes to
meet business objectives and/or improve performance.

Concern for Quality and Standards:

• You have integrity to ensure your actions are consistent with organizational values, policies and codes of
conduct.
• You are able to monitor and evaluate work quality and processes against policies, standards and regulations.

Additional Information:

Address: 6 Permanent, 159 Sir William Hearst Ave, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Professional Engineers, Government of Ontario

Schedule: 6
Category: Science and Engineering
Posted on: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Note:

Successful candidates are typically hired on an underfill basis. The underfill levels are: 04 PBE ($51,694
- $69,866) and 05 PBE ($57,895- $77,628).
As you gain experience and assume more responsibility, you will progress to the 05 PBE level ($57,895-
$77,628).
Once you have received your licensure from PEO, you will progress to the 06 PBE level ($65,474 -
$85,391).
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How to apply:
1. You must apply online.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to
write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools
and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete
examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the
information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process,
please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you
within 48 hours.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a
competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or
resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions
held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the
Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions
currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the
Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position
with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances
around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 22, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications
will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is
http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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